Amy Eshleman, First Lady of Chicago · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Happy Back-to-School!

  Hi John, it's Amy! I know I'm not the only parent who is feeling a whole host of emotions after sending their kid off for their first day of school this week. The challenges of the last several years have been immense — and the burden has fallen on our children more than any of us wante…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 3:36 PM

We must rally around Nan Whaley

While Chicago is my home (and has been for decades), I was raised in Ohio. And this fall, I'm hoping folks in my home state make the right choice by electing Nan Whaley as Governor! Nan Whaley proved herself to be a hardworking, capable, empathetic leader while Mayor of Dayton. As we recover…

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  Lightfoot HQ · [email protected]

August 22, 2022 at 5:46 PM

Someone is trying to buy this seat...

Even though we're a little over six months away from Election Day, Mayor Lightfoot's opponent already has not one, not two, but THREE ads on air. The worst part? Since he's a multimillionaire, he's already self-funded his campaign with $5 million. He doesn't have the grassroots support that …

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

August 20, 2022 at 9:32 PM

I know it's late, but I had to address this

John, On Thursday, while campaigning for Governor, Darren Bailey called Chicago a "hellhole"... twice. Honestly, part of me didn't even want to dignify his comments with a response. But I also can't sit by while Bailey devalues our city and discredits the work of activists and community leader…

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  Sophia Escobedo · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Organizing for Mayor Lightfoot

Hey John, My name is Sophia Escobedo and I'm proud to be the new Organizing Director for Mayor Lightfoot's reelection campaign! Me on the left, the Mayor on the right, and an awesome member of Team Lightfoot in the back! I've spent years working as an organizer in Chicago. In that time, …

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

August 15, 2022 at 4:05 PM

How Chicago is fighting climate change

When it comes to climate change, John, we cannot afford to not act. And though it’s an existential threat against all of us, it’s our underserved communities who will be forced to carry the greatest burden.  That’s why I’m so proud to announce a new agreement to purchase 100% clean, renewabl…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

August 13, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Incredibly disappointing

John, Abortions are now restricted or banned in every state touching Illinois — including Indiana, which was the first state to almost completely ban abortions following SCOTUS' decision to overturn Roe. When the Dobbs decision was leaked, I promised that Chicago would be an oasis for abortion…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 10:31 PM

This meant a lot

John, I wanted to thank all of you who took the time to write me a birthday message last week. Your thoughtful notes were one of the highlights of my 60th birthday. The generosity, kindness, and spirit of folks like you is what gives me faith that we will triumph in the fight to create a bet…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM

A sneak peek at my last couple of weeks...

John, As we keep up the fight for a more just, equitable Chicago, I wanted to give you a look into what I've been up to over the last few weeks... 🚃 In a really exciting win, City Council approved the Connected Communities ordinance last month. This measure, which was drafted by me and my H…

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  Senator Tammy Duckworth · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Why I'm endorsing Mayor Lightfoot

Hi John, Senator Duckworth here. Today, I am proud to announce that I am endorsing Mayor Lori Lightfoot's reelection campaign for Mayor of Chicago. The success of working families is deeply personal to me. Growing up, my family struggled to make ends meet. By the time I was 16, I was work…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Help us celebrate Mayor Lightfoot's birthday!! ��

It's Mayor Lightfoot's 60th birthday tomorrow, John, and we want to make sure she celebrates properly. That's why we're trying to get as many supporters as possible to sign her birthday card! Will you take a minute to sign her card? We know it will mean a lot to her! Mayor Lightfoot's top…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 12:50 AM

Ten more years of Lollapalooza!

John, Last weekend, Chicago hosted Lollapalooza, one of America's largest and most iconic festivals, for the seventeenth year in a row. Since AngelouEconomics first started tracking the festival's economic impact in 2010, Lollapalooza has brought in nearly $2 billion for our economy — includ…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

July 31, 2022 at 9:31 PM

We followed the money, and it's not good...

John, we just learned something disturbing... We knew one of Mayor Lightfoot's opponents was accepting big-time Republican money, but we didn't realize just HOW much. According to recent disclosure reports, over 75% of the money Paul Vallas has raised has come from donors who have also writt…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 8:25 PM

Big update on my opponent...

John, I have to be honest. My least favorite part of campaigning is fundraising. I would much rather be out connecting with voters and fighting for change. But my campaign is powered by the folks of Chicago, which means I'm relying on people like you to give what you can, whenever you can.  Un…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Chicago is officially #2 in the world 💪🏾

People like Tucker Carlson love to attack our city. And while Chicago has real challenges to address, it is undeniably a great place to live. You don't just have to take my word for it. A Time Out survey found that Chicago ranked as the second best…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 10:31 PM

A message from the campaign trail

Since my reelection campaign announcement in June, my team and I have been hard at work reaching voters across Chicago. Every bit of support we get makes a difference in this race — especially given the high-dollar donors backing my opponents.  It's hard work, but it's also been a gift t…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Will you back us up, John?

Mayor Lightfoot has a lot of opponents in this race — who are getting a lot of money from longtime Republican donors. We've got the support of community leaders, elected officials, and hardworking folks like you. Will you become a part of our winning coalit…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

July 13, 2022 at 7:05 PM

If money talks, $500k screams

We warned you a couple months ago that one of Lori's opponents had self-financed his campaign with a $5 million loan. And now, we just got news that another one of her opponents got a check for half a million dollars from a longtime Republican donor. Here’s the thing: Mayor Lightfoot sta…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

July 8, 2022 at 4:06 PM

yikes

When COVID-19 hit, the burden of childcare and education fell heavily onto parents — especially mothers, and especially women of color. As a result, an unprecedented number of women left their full-time jobs. Data shows how disproportionately the pandemic impacted working women: between…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 5:36 PM

Check your check 👀

Growing up, my dad worked three jobs while my mom worked nights to make ends meet. Keeping the lights on and food on the table was a constant struggle. So, I know that extra money can go a long way for families barely getting by — which is why I fought so hard to raise the minimum wage wh…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

July 2, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Are you riding with Lori?

Across Chicago, folks are buckling up and showing their support for Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot! You can join our movement by chipping in here >> In the last three years, Mayor Lightfoot has led the fight for systemic change across our city. From taking on corruption to investi…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 2:15 PM

I have you to thank, John

Yesterday was a major fundraising deadline for my reelection campaign. All of our campaign contributions from the last three months will soon be made public — that means my opponents will get an inside look at just how much we've been raising.  Because of your generous support, John, we …

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 3:26 PM

I said what I said.

In his concurring opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade, Justice Clarence Thomas argues that the Supreme Court "should reconsider" its past rulings protecting contraception, same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage. That’s why when someone in the crowd at an event this weekend yelled "F**…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 3:15 PM

John, will you endorse my campaign?

A couple of weeks ago, my team reached out to ask if you'd become a Community Endorser for my campaign. The response we got was amazing, and I appreciated each and every one of your messages — you can see a handful of them below! ​That's why I wanted to reach out personally a second …

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 5:31 PM

I know what they say about me

This month, I announced my reelection campaign for Mayor of Chicago. In my campaign video, I addressed what critics have been saying about me since I entered office: that I'm tough. That I get angry. And that I take things personally. You can hear my response to all of those comments by wa…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 3:56 PM

What Chicago will do for abortion rights

We've known that this was coming, but it is still unacceptable. The Supreme Court just handed down their decision overturning Roe v. Wade. I'm sick to my stomach thinking about the millions of people who will be stripped of their bodily autonomy as a result of this decision. Of the women who…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Re: our first deadline

This month, Mayor Lightfoot announced her reelection campaign for Mayor. It was a big success — including a five-stop, city-wide tour and tons of endorsements. Now, our campaign faces our first big hurdle: our major fundraising deadline on June 30th. Change doesn't happen without a figh…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 12:31 AM

Remembering my first Pride

My first Pride Parade changed my life.  It was the early 90's. I was shy. But marching in that crowd, I felt the power and joy of our community. I felt a part of something bigger than just me. The people marching in that parade were angry. They were demanding accountability, attention, and …

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 19, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Happy Father's Day!

My father was an incredible man. Born in the Jim Crow South, his family immigrated to Ohio when he was a teen. After the birth of my two older siblings, he became extremely sick and fell into a coma. He awoke a year later with complete hearing loss — but my dad never let that stop him. He de…

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  Lori Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 4:58 PM

Celebrating Juneteenth

John — Last year, Juneteenth became an official holiday at the federal level. It is a chance to celebrate and honor how Black Americans have contributed to this country, recognize the shackles of the past, and recommit to the fight for Black liberation. The fight for equity and justice is a…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Will you endorse Mayor Lightfoot?

John -- As you may know, last week, Mayor Lightfoot announced her re-election campaign! Over the last three years, we've accomplished so much together — from taking on political corruption and systemic inequality, to guiding our city through the first pandemic in over a century. But there's…

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  Lori Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 12, 2022 at 4:16 PM

John, I'm checking in

It's been quite a week, John. On Tuesday, I announced that I'm running for re-election as Mayor of Chicago (you can watch my announcement video below). To celebrate, we went on a five-stop tour all around the city. Now, I have a chance to sit down and write this to you. In the three years …

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 10:02 PM

It's been a busy 24 hours...

If you haven't heard, Mayor Lightfoot is officially running for re-election!! To kick things off, she spent yesterday on a five-stop tour of Chicago to speak directly with residents and share her vision for our city over the next three y…

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  Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 8:09 PM

Today, I am officially announcing...

John, it is with immense pride that, today, I am announcing my re-election campaign to continue leading our great city of Chicago.  Since I was sworn into office three years ago, I've led our city through a global pandemic, confronted guns and gangs, called out political corruptio…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 9:46 PM

Celebrating Chicago PRIDE!

John, It's officially one of our favorite times of the year: Pride Month! We can't wait to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Chicago's LGBTQ+ communities over the next 30 days! This month is a time to come together to celebrate who we are, who we love and the fami…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Mayor Lightfoot's month in photos 📸

John, Mayor Lightfoot has been delivering on her promise to uplift vulnerable communities, expand economic opportunity and ensure a strong future for Chicago. And with a fundraising deadline TONIGHT, we're counting on you to chip in whatever you can to show your support for Mayor …

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  LightfootForChicago.com · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Bally's Chicago is soon to be a reality

  Hey John, We wanted to make sure you saw the news: Chicago is all in for the city's first-ever casino! This is a HUGE win for every Chicago resident, and we wanted to make sure you saw all the amazing benefits we can expect for generations to come.  Thank you, — LightfootF…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 7:12 PM

The Bally's Casino is a historic win for Chicago

  John, Yesterday Chicago city leaders voted in favor of the city's first ever casino  — a historic project that has been in the making for more than 30 years!  Thanks to Mayor Lightfoot's leadership, Chicago is emerging from the pandemic with strong financial footing, and the p…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Will you take our survey on Chicago's first-ever casino?

  John, from her first day in office, Mayor Lightfoot and her administration began working with State officials to secure the legislative approval to build the City’s first-ever casino -- a project in the making for more than 30 years. Now, as Chicago emerges from the pandemic w…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 8:46 PM

We need unapologetically pro-choice leaders

      The Supreme Court's likely decision to overturn Roe has fired up our fellow Chicagoans and our grassroots campaign. Last week, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot was on CNN's Tonight with Don Lemon to discuss the Justice For All pledge and her commitment to ensuring that Chicago …

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  Team Lightfoot, me · [email protected]

May 13, 2022 at 7:05 PM

RE: Chicago residents, will you take our neighborhood survey?

    John, did you get a chance to take our neighborhood survey last week? By filling out our survey, you have the opportunity to help provide us with the community input we need to help make smart investments, empower residents, and transform neighborhoods.  We've attached the …

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

May 12, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Sorry Lauren Boebert, insurrection isn't our thing.

John, Since SCOTUS' decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was first leaked last week, Mayor Lightfoot has been a woman of action. On Monday, she announced a plan to make Chicago a save haven for all those seeking abortion care, especially those across the Midwest. But she hasn't stoppe…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Mayor Lightfoot is Chicago's abortion defender

  John, Mayor Lightfoot is doubling down on her commitment to keep Chicago's doors open to those seeking abortion care. Yesterday, Mayor Lightfoot was joined by some of Chicago’s most fearless women leaders to announce the Justice For All Pledge: a pledge to make Chicago a saf…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Our fight for reproductive justice is NOT over

These last two days have been heavy with the news of the Supreme Court's plans to overturn Roe v. Wade.  The fight to save access to abortion care is NOW. Will you add your name in support?   John, These last two days have been heavy with the news of the Supreme Court's plans …

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 2:42 AM

🚨 Roe has been overturned, leaked Court decision shows 🚨

    Friends, We've just learned that the Supreme Court has privately voted to overturn Roe v. Wade after nearly 50 years of precedence, according to a leaked draft opinion.  We knew this day might come, but that doesn't make the news any less infuriating or devastating. Her…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

April 30, 2022 at 9:31 PM

our opposition is watching closely

      Hello John, Once again we find ourselves at the end of another month, which means another fundraising deadline that will gauge the strength of our grassroots campaign. Here's why that matters -- our opposition has really begun to build. Our opponents are all too eage…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

April 29, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Our last chance

    John, With the help of supporters like yourself, Mayor Lightfoot has been able to implement sweeping progressive programs to move Chicago forward. In addition to launching programs that benefit Chicago families facing economic hardships caused by COVID-19, she also tea…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 7:31 PM

Making huge strides early in the year

    Just four months into the year, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making huge strides for Chicago with the launch of major progressive initiatives to create a more equitable economy for all Chicagoans. Programs such as... The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot, which will help li…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 4:41 PM

Celebrating Earth Day 🌿

   We're reaching out to wish you a happy Earth Day, John!     Here in Chicago, we're making our city more sustainable through investments in renewable energy and decarbonization strategies... like planting 75,000 more trees over the next 5 years! As our city faces warmer winte…

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  Team Lightfoot · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 9:05 PM

ALL are welcome in Chicago

Hi John, Tomorrow is National Day of Silence, a day when thousands of students across the country will take a vow of silence to highlight the challenges that LGBTQ+ students face every single day. As young people look to places where they can build their professional lives, we w…

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